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A master of Japanese drumming and a Korean adoptee from Minnesota boldly convene an all-female troupe to perform Taiko, the Japanese drumming art that has been off-limits to women for centuries. As the early menace of Covid rumbles in the background, the group faces down hurdles to prepare for a historic performance in snowy St. Paul. Buoyed by dynamic drum performances and do-or-die spirit, FINDING HER BEAT is an energizing and uplifting story of music, cultural expression and sisterhood.
- Year2022
- Runtime89 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUSA & Japan
- RatingPG
- GenreLGBTQ, Social Justice/Activism
- AwardsBest Documentary & Audience Award - DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon, Best Documentary – DC Asian Pacific American Film Festival, Best Music Documentary – Melbourne Documentary Film Festival - People’s Choice Award & Best MN Film - Frozen River Film Festival, Best Director – Flatland Film Festival, Honorable Mention for Documentary Feature - Seattle Queer Film Festival, Audience Award – Waco International Film Festival, Best Minnesota Film – Minnesota Film Festival
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- DirectorDawn Mikkelson, Keri Pickett
- ProducerDawn Mikkelson, Jennifer Weir
- ComposerMe-Lee Hay
A master of Japanese drumming and a Korean adoptee from Minnesota boldly convene an all-female troupe to perform Taiko, the Japanese drumming art that has been off-limits to women for centuries. As the early menace of Covid rumbles in the background, the group faces down hurdles to prepare for a historic performance in snowy St. Paul. Buoyed by dynamic drum performances and do-or-die spirit, FINDING HER BEAT is an energizing and uplifting story of music, cultural expression and sisterhood.
- Year2022
- Runtime89 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUSA & Japan
- RatingPG
- GenreLGBTQ, Social Justice/Activism
- AwardsBest Documentary & Audience Award - DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon, Best Documentary – DC Asian Pacific American Film Festival, Best Music Documentary – Melbourne Documentary Film Festival - People’s Choice Award & Best MN Film - Frozen River Film Festival, Best Director – Flatland Film Festival, Honorable Mention for Documentary Feature - Seattle Queer Film Festival, Audience Award – Waco International Film Festival, Best Minnesota Film – Minnesota Film Festival
- Social Media
- DirectorDawn Mikkelson, Keri Pickett
- ProducerDawn Mikkelson, Jennifer Weir
- ComposerMe-Lee Hay